Health Blog February Archive

Glutathione, medically knwon as 2-amino-5-{[2-[(carboxymethyl)amino]-1-(mercaptomethyl)-2-oxoethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoic acid is a tripeptide.

Glutathione functions as a hydrophilic molecule that is added to lipophilic toxins and waste products in the liver before it becomes part of the bile.

Glutathione has many roles to play. It can act in your cell defenses, to your metabolism, and its mplication to your health.

For more info about Glutathione, visit the link below.

Link: The Individualist: Glutathione

Glutathione Deficiency

Many people, especially those in the whitening-crazy regions like the Philippines, would recognize glutathione for its whitening side effects. However, skin whitening is NOT the primary use of glutathione. More than that, it serves as an antioxidant that helps eliminate free radicals in our body. In fact, deficiency of this may cause some disorders as told in this article by Spectracell.com Click on the link to find out more. Link: Glutathione, SpectraCell Laboratories Tags: glutathione deficiency • glutathione • spectracell laboratories • 0 Comments. - Permalink